Babbling

[AlternatePeanutcat]

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Jingai wrote:

  He pursued drugs "enthusiastically", his own words. Does it make him a bad person, no. Honestly, I respect

him for stopping (presumably) and turning his life around. What is troublesome is the cocaine use, and the fact that

if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person

would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc..

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Again I say bullfuuuuuudgeingsh!t. Your bias is showing again.

[_Star_Wolf_]

Like the vast majority of the population that either:
-hasn't
-just doesn't

[the_shotgun_rhetoric]

I don't care that he smoked weed or did any other drugs, I care about his DOJ's apparent hypocrisy on the matter.

[RedFacekill]

coke is for rich people

[the_shotgun_rhetoric]

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RedFacekill wrote:
coke is for ass holes

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[Jingai]

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ErudesU wrote:

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Jingai wrote:
turning his life around.

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How does using a drug mean you're in a position to "turn your life around"? Drug use is your only criteria here which is moot because every single human on Earth has at least one drug they use regularly.

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  From his own autobiography, he explicitly states that he used drugs enthusiastically, and put off his responsibilities in doing so, in short, he was an addict, in that his use of drugs impeded his life. The fact that he went from being an addict on the beaches of Hawaii to President of the United States is a testament to him turning his life around, from a path that would

have most likely resulted in incarceration to being a positive example of how hard work can influence a life in a positive manner. Now don't get me wrong, he is still the worst President in history, but the fact that he is President remains a testament to his commitment to turning his life around and leading by positive example. For that President Obama is

to be commended.

[Jingai]

  I think it is a factor in that it can show judgement, but because it was occurring in his younger days,

high school and possibly early college, I don't think it is that big a deal, after all most people screw up

at least somewhat when they are an adolescent.

  As far as how President Obama has run the country, and if he is fit to do so, I think my position on

that is abundantly clear.

  Since you asked, as far as weed goes, I'm indifferent. Most people will have tried it at least once in

college, it is common, particularly among the more socially liberal crowds that the President sought out

as friends in college (again his own words). The cocaine use is more troubling, as cocaine is a very addictive

drugs that can cause serious health issues with prolonged use.

[ErudesU]

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Jingai wrote:

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ErudesU wrote:

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Jingai wrote:
turning his life around.

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How does using a drug mean you're in a position to "turn your life around"? Drug use is your only criteria here which is moot because every single human on Earth has at least one drug they use regularly.

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  From his own autobiography, he explicitly states that he used drugs enthusiastically, and put off his responsibilities in doing so, in short, he was an addict

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If you're going to use a drug, are you going to use it begrudgingly? That also doesn't make him an addict. Shirking chores and work is something young adults do, drugs involved or not.

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Jingai wrote:

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ErudesU wrote:

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Jingai wrote:
turning his life around.

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How does using a drug mean you're in a position to "turn your life around"? Drug use is your only criteria here which is moot because every single human on Earth has at least one drug they use regularly.

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   he is still the worst President in history

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Are you trying to be wrong? I refuse to believe you are actually this wrong.

[AlternatePeanutcat]

LOL, just check out his posting history!

[ErudesU]

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AlternatePeanutcat wrote:

LOL, just check out his posting history!

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That sounds like the worst idea

[Xcaptainco]

I'm proud of him.

[Jingai]

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AlternatePeanutcat wrote:

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Jingai wrote:

  He pursued drugs "enthusiastically", his own words. Does it make him a bad person, no. Honestly, I respect

him for stopping (presumably) and turning his life around. What is troublesome is the cocaine use, and the fact that

if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person

would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc..

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Again I say bullfuuuuuudgeingsh!t. Your bias is showing again.

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 I'm curious, absent the explitives where exactly is this a biased statement, or is it the fact that I told the truth (highlighted)

what has upset you so?

[AlternatePeanutcat]

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Jingai wrote:

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AlternatePeanutcat wrote:

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Jingai wrote:

  He pursued drugs "enthusiastically", his own words. Does it make him a bad person, no. Honestly, I respect

him for stopping (presumably) and turning his life around. What is troublesome is the cocaine use, and the fact that

if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person

would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc..

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Again I say bullfuuuuuudgeingsh!t. Your bias is showing again.

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 I'm curious, absent the explitives where exactly is this a biased statement, or is it the fact that I told the truth (highlighted)

what has upset you so?

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Becasue nobody cares if someone smoked pot in his youth.

[aeternus_flammus]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush_substance_abuse_contr
oversy#Cocaine

[Jingai]

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AlternatePeanutcat wrote:

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Jingai wrote:

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AlternatePeanutcat wrote:

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Jingai wrote:

  He pursued drugs "enthusiastically", his own words. Does it make him a bad person, no. Honestly, I respect him for stopping (presumably) and turning his life around. What is troublesome is the cocaine use, and the fact that if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc..

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Again I say bullfuuuuuudgeingsh!t. Your bias is showing again.

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 I'm curious, absent the explitives where exactly is this a biased statement, or is it the fact that I told the truth (highlighted)

what has upset you so?

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Becasue nobody cares if someone smoked pot in his youth.

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 Highlighted.

[Jingai]

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aeternus_flammus wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush_substance_abuse_contr
oversy#Cocaine

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"The fact that if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc.."

Now, the big question, where exactly was the media controversy over President Obama admitting to the use of drugs, including cocaine, during the 2008 campaign? Was any coverage of it equal to or exceeding the coverage that President Bush's use of cocaine recieved?

[4-HBabe]

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Jingai wrote:

  He pursued drugs "enthusiastically", his own words. Does it make him a bad person, no. Honestly, I respect

him for stopping (presumably) and turning his life around. What is troublesome is the cocaine use, and the fact that

if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person

would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc..

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Really? Bush was a known cocain addict and he had no trouble getting elected. In fact, it was hardly ever mentioned on any news channel. 

[Xcaptainco]

Since we are on the subject of cocaine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3L4spg8vyo

[4-HBabe]

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Jingai wrote:

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aeternus_flammus wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush_substance_abuse_contr
oversy#Cocaine

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"The fact that if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc.."

Now, the big question, where exactly was the media controversy over President Obama admitting to the use of drugs, including cocaine, during the 2008 campaign? Was any coverage of it equal to or exceeding the coverage that President Bush's use of cocaine recieved?

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The coverage of Bush's drug history was no where near excessive. And the only reason it was ever brought up was in conjunction with his adamant refusal to admit it even though every knew he was a total druggie in his younger years. Maybe if he had the balls to just tell the truth people would have stopped asking him. Like they did with Obama. When you break the story first by simply telling the truth it takes a lot the sensation out of the story and journalists move on.

[ErudesU]

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Jingai wrote:

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AlternatePeanutcat wrote:

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Jingai wrote:

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AlternatePeanutcat wrote:

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Jingai wrote:

  He pursued drugs "enthusiastically", his own words. Does it make him a bad person, no. Honestly, I respect him for stopping (presumably) and turning his life around. What is troublesome is the cocaine use, and the fact that if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc..

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Again I say bullfuuuuuudgeingsh!t. Your bias is showing again.

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 I'm curious, absent the explitives where exactly is this a biased statement, or is it the fact that I told the truth (highlighted)

what has upset you so?

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Becasue nobody cares if someone smoked pot in his youth.

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 Highlighted.

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Oh no. A little cocaine. So what?

[Xcaptainco]

At least cocaine users don't eat faces.

[RedFacekill]

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the_shotgun_rhetoric wrote:

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RedFacekill wrote:
coke is for ass holes

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 what a shame WHAT A REAL SHAME I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THOSE GUYS

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[aeternus_flammus]

That's your burden of proof, bro.

[Crapshot3]

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Jingai wrote:

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aeternus_flammus wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush_substance_abuse_contr
oversy#Cocaine

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"The fact that if any GOP candidate had this kind of history there would be endless articles from "news outlets" on why that person would be disqualified from being city dog catcher let alone President, Senator etc.."

Now, the big question, where exactly was the media controversy over President Obama admitting to the use of drugs, including cocaine, during the 2008 campaign? Was any coverage of it equal to or exceeding the coverage that President Bush's use of cocaine recieved?

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I don't remember this being a big thing for bush either, America just loves a comeback story and both of them have it. there is no bias as far as I can remember.

[AlternatePeanutcat]

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aeternus_flammus wrote:
That's your burden of proof, bro.

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I'm not holding my breath . . . . .